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How Long Does A Fractured Ribcage Take To Heal?
I fell on a Friday and was fine. On Sunday night I lay down and never had so much pain. I had 3 broken ribs. Is it normal for 3 days to go by before I felt any pain? They gave me pain medication which I took for 3 days and was fine. I have no pain and feel confident I could drive. How much. longer
Mon, 8 Oct 2018
Hi,
Yes, it may be possible that patient starts feeling pain after some days as in initial days, there may be spasm. If person has no respiratory difficulty and his chest X-ray is fine, then he needs only pain killers for a few days. Patient is advised to avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
Yes, it may be possible that patient starts feeling pain after some days as in initial days, there may be spasm. If person has no respiratory difficulty and his chest X-ray is fine, then he needs only pain killers for a few days. Patient is advised to avoid strenuous activity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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